Category Archives: Palisades Fire

Public Records Request Regarding Lack of Firefighters in Neighborhoods: CLOSED

Posted on March 14, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note this movie was shared with CTN as the driver went on PCH towards Santa Monica. The Palisades Village could have been saved, if the first home had been put out. The film shows the Upper Bel-Air Beach Club … Continue reading →

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More Altadena Lots Cleared than those in the Palisades

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

If one goes onto the L.A. County Public Works website to see if a property has been handed to the Army Corp of Engineers for debris removal it can be confusing. The map instantly goes to Altadena click here. Then, … Continue reading →

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Rebuilding with Fireproof ICCF Blocks: Think Legos

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

By KAREN MARTINEZ (aka KAREN MARTINEZ COHEN) Hi, neighbors! It’s your local building and home improvement nerd here. For those of you who were living in the Palisades in 2007, you might remember the Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb Drive that … Continue reading →

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Questions about the DWP Utility Center. Why? Why Is the Park Gone?

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

In a March 7 newsletters, L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger wrote “our County Department of Parks and Recreation has committed to reopening Loma Alta Park in May! Thanks to a $2.4 million donation from the FireAid L.A. concert in partnership … Continue reading →

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Palisades Plumbing Ready to Serve Residents

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

  For residents who have moved back into their homes, and for Brentwood, Santa Monica and Topanga residents who have plumbing issues, local help is available.  With all the outside contractors coming into the area, it’s nice to know there’s … Continue reading →

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Palisades High School’s Friday Night Live Returns March 14

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Although the Palisades High School drama teacher Nancy Fracchiolla lost her long-time Palisades home on the Alphabet Streets where she raised two children during the Palisades Fire, it was only the start of the losses. Palisades High School closed when … Continue reading →

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L.A. County Supervisor Green Lights Parks

Posted on March 9, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger wrote in her March 7 newsletter that “Each one of the County parks in Altadena was impacted by the Eaton Fire, and these vital spaces for community gathering and recreation have been sorely missed. That’s … Continue reading →

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Saving the Trees, One Yard at a Time

Posted on March 7, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

The devastating fire that destroyed 6,837 structures and 5,419 residences in Pacific Palisades, also took its toll on the trees lining the streets. But surprisingly, many that might look like they are dead are not. Palisades arborist Carl Mellinger writes … Continue reading →

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L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Makes Big Announcement

Posted on March 6, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass held a 9 a.m. press conference on March 6 in Pacific Palisades at the Rec Center, which has now been turned into a L.A. Department of Water and Power center that goes by the name: Unified … Continue reading →

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Gathering of the Highlands “Clan” Optimistic

Posted on March 5, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

  By LAUREL BUSBY Contributing Writer Carolyn Kalil hasn’t cried since her Highlands home was destroyed in the Palisades fire, and a reunion with around a hundred neighbors didn’t bring forth tears either. “I can’t believe how well I’m taking … Continue reading →

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